PAR LONDON - PAK AL REYAN RESTAURANT

Walk into Pak Al Reyan and you're straight into the thick of it—this isn't a place trying to be cool, it's just doing what it does brilliantly. The kitchen knows their way around a tandoor, and you'll clock it immediately from the smell alone. You'll find the usual suspects executed with real care: succulent chicken tikka, lamb karahi that actually tastes like someone's nan made it, and biryani that's had the rice properly toasted beforehand. The room's unpretentious, the service is warm without being over the top, and it's the kind of spot where families pile in on Friday nights and groups of lads grab a quick feed before heading out. High ratings from hundreds of people tell you everything you need to know.